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Funeral Wake Catering for Lower Haysden
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Funeral wake catering in Lower Haysden.
- Gatherings after a cremation
- Church and village hall wakes
- Celebration-of-life gatherings
A hog roast near Lower Haysden
Funeral wake catering in Lower Haysden, slow-roasted on site
For a celebration of life, a hog roast can reflect the person being remembered. Tell us what matters to you and we’ll try to help. For remembrance gatherings and life celebrations, we will put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and new potatoes and more.
For a wake near Lower Haysden, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the roaster in the yard or garden. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Request gluten-free rolls
If the service runs late, we wait; just let us know.
Rotisserie chicken is a good alternative for those who do not eat pork.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Most wakes in Lower Haysden are held in the afternoon, so light is rarely a problem, though in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We reply quickly with a price.
- The roast cooks while you are at the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We clear away discreetly.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or TN11 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
How we price a hog roast for the wake
Things that change the price:
- How many people are eating
- Site access
- Menu choices and extras
- Distance from us
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Your menu choices
- Roughly how many people
- Dietary requirements
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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Wake catering near Lower Haysden
Lower Haysden is about 2 miles south-west of Tonbridge, in Kent. We are happy to travel to Lower Haysden for wakes and the places nearby. Lower Haysden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Lower Haysden to London (about 26 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Tonbridge station, about 1.1 miles east.
Here we cover the TN11 postcode area, and we can cater your wake anywhere in it. For wakes just outside Lower Haysden, we cover Leigh (1 mile west), Bidborough (1 mile south), Tonbridge (2 miles north-east), Printstile (2 miles south-west) and Southborough (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (7 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles south), Swanley (15 miles north), Kings Hill (9 miles north-east) and Foley Park (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find The Milne Museum (1.4 miles north-east) and Tonbridge Castle (1.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Lower Haysden includes Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Nearby schools include The Judd School (0.8 miles east) and West Kent College (0.8 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Plough Inn (0.8 miles north)
Who books funeral wake catering in Lower Haysden?
It feeds everyone at once, so people can sit and talk.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Lower Haysden, such as:
- Pub and club wakes
- Anniversary memorials
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Gatherings after a cremation
For a service at a church like St Stephen's Mission Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- The space, cover and access they need
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Allergen information for every dish
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A short route for the equipment
- A level spot outdoors for the roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Lower Haysden
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Coleslaw
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
FAQs for Lower Haysden
How far is Lower Haysden from London?
About 26 miles from central London.
Is Lower Haysden too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you serve rolls or plates?
Both are possible: rolls for a simple meal, plates with salads and potatoes for a fuller one.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Can you cater at home?
Most places, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Rather than relatives cooking, we take the cooking off the family’s hands. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book our hog roast in Lower Haysden
- Our staff serve and clear
- No surprises: everything in writing
- All the equipment comes with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards